A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-22
Summary:

Exclusive dramas and serial films are being screened at the Hongkong Theatre, including 'The Law of the Range' and 'A Daughter of the Jungle.' 'Gloria's Romance,' 'The Red Act' and 'Just Jim' featuring Harry D. Carey will be screened soon.…

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-27 - 1918-03-28
Summary:

27th, 28th and 29th March, screening 'Just Jim,' a thrilling and powerful drama played by Harry Carey, the distinguished Broadway actor. Complete story in 5 parts. Also L-Ko Comedy in 2 parts, 'Mr. Flirt in Wrong.' Saturday, 30th March, see our next Universal new serial,…

3
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-20 - 1918-09-23
Summary:

September 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 9.15 performance, the serial stupendous, 'The Mystery Ship' 5th and 6th episodes; The Animated Weekly No. 143; 'Lover's Lost Control' in 2 parts featuring Syd. Chaplin (Keystone). Full orchestra in attendance. Dress circle, 50 cents;…

4
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-01 - 1918-10-03
Summary:

1st, 2nd and 3rd October, 9.15 performance, the distinguished Universal favourite Hobart Bosworth in that dramatic masterpiece, 'Colorado,' by the eminent dramatist, Augustus Thomas, author of 'In Mizzoura,' 'The Embassy Ball,' 'Arizona,' 'The Meddler…

5
Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-11 - 1918-11-11
Summary:

Tonight, 9.15 performance, showing 'Just Jim,' a thrilling and powerful drama, complete story in 5 parts. Also 'Mr. Flirt in Wrong,' the latest L-KO Comedy, a screaming two-part play.

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-03 - 1919-01-06
Summary:

January 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' episodes 11 and 12. Also 'The Two Trunks,' another comic picture, and Annals of the War No. 4 (interesting events of the European war).

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-21 - 1920-07-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Ann Murdock in 'Envy,' one of the 'Seven Deadly Sins.' The most romantic series ever produced.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-24 - 1920-07-27
Summary:

Tonight, McClure Pictures Corporation presents Nance O'Neil in 'Greed,' second episode of 'Seven Deadly Sins.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-24
Summary:

The second series of the film 'The Seven Deadly Sins,' in five parts, entitled 'Greed' will be screened from tonight to Tuesday next, in the Hongkong Theatre. The first, 'Envy,' has just concluded and the rest will be shown in regular course. Various new comedies…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-28 - 1920-07-30
Summary:

Tonight, Charlotte Walker in 'Sloth,' one of 'The Seven Deadly Sins.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-29
Summary:

The serial film 'The Seven Deadly Sins' which is now screening at Hongkong Theatre has attracted large attendances at the matinees and night performances. Last night the third series of this picture was given, 'Sloth.' Miss Charlotte Wilkin has the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-04 - 1920-08-06
Summary:

Tonight, Shirley Mason in 'Passion,' a most interesting story in five parts, one of 'The Seven Deadly Sins.'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-06
Summary:

Notwithstanding counter attractions, the attendance at the Hongkong theatre has been very large during the week, and as the 'Seven Deadly Sins' series is coming soon to an end, and a new production from William Fox is being now announced, it is expected that the patronage will be…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-07 - 1920-08-10
Summary:

Tonight, H. B. Warner in 'Wrath,' one of 'The Seven Deadly Sins.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-11 - 1920-08-13
Summary:

Tonight, Shirley Mason in 'The Seventh Sin,' the deadliest of 'The Seven Deadly Sins.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-13
Summary:

The last series of the 'Seven Sins' in seven parts is now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre, featuring Shirley Mason. On Saturday next a new attraction, a Paramount drama in five parts, in which Marguerite Clarke takes the leading role, is 'The Pretty Sister of Jose.'…